Pigeons To Be Released in DeKalb for War Training

From the September 12, 2018, MidWeek  "Looking Back."

1918, 100 Years Ago.

"Agent George Culver of the American Railway express company stated today that he expects a shipment of  some 70  coops of pigeons tomorrow, to be liberated some time Sunday, probably during the morning hours.

"The agent states that the birds are sent out for training purposes and the people are liable  to severe punishment if they interfere in any way with the birds.  Heretofore many of the birds were shot and converted into potpie the next day, but since the government is expending money for the training of these birds, it is best to play safe and not shoot any of the pigeons released."

--DaCoot